Thailand · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
Half of this country only makes sense from the water. The 15 below run from a two-hour canal cruise to a full day of island stops with lunch on board, each priced and clear about how many beaches you really reach.
Visit Bangkok’s Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market with a boat ride, local food, guides, tips, and practical advice.
“Everything absolutely fantastic. perfect organised from the our guide. Totally recommended.”
See Bangkok’s canal life by traditional longtail boat, with Wat Arun views, the Artist’s House, giant Buddha, and practical tips.
“Complete waste of money. Only 1.5 hours. Zero information on tour. Don’t waste time or money. Artist house is a market.”
Review of Krabi’s 4-island longtail boat tour, with snorkeling, sandbars, Thai lunch, hotel transfers, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Good activity to do in Krabi. Snorkelling was amazing.”
Review of Phuket’s Phang Nga Bay big-boat tour, with cave canoeing, James Bond Island, lunch, swimming, guides, value, and practical tips.
“Friendly staff and guides Great communication on pick up. Lunch was excellent. Would do this again..”
Cruise Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River with a Thai and international buffet, unlimited beer, live music, cabaret, and glowing temple views.
“If there would be an option to give 10* out of 5, this cruise deserves it. Rooftop is the best and the show performed live was, legendary. The staff did great and overall experience was awesome. For the context I was after almost 48h with no sleep due to flights, transfers and enjoying Bangkok and its atmosphere and culture. But this cruise, with a special surprise that we got for my father birthdays, is worth every penny. Overall: great views (Christmas lights in Bangkok are awesome), great crew and amazing atmosphere. Good food with nice beer is a part of this experience. Highly recommended🥂”
Review of Koh Samui’s Pig Island and Koh Tan speedboat tour, with snorkeling, lunch, practical tips, timing, costs, and honest drawbacks.
“Was advised not to snorkel due to murky waters but water was still clear enough. Nice food at buffet although small selection & pig island is definitely worth the visit!”
Cruise Bangkok’s klongs by traditional long-tail boat, visit the Artist’s House, and photograph the giant Buddha at Wat Paknam.
“This was such a great tour! A side of Bangkok you may not otherwise necessarily see. Our guide was lovely.”
Review of Koh Samui’s Ang Thong cruise, with hiking, Blue Lagoon views, snorkeling, kayaking, meals, logistics, and honest value advice.
“I liked the hike and the beach at that island. Maybe it would be better to not eat lunch on the boat, because it was very crowded and hard to eat in peace.”
Review of Phuket’s Phang Nga Bay big-boat tour, with canoeing, James Bond Island, buffet lunch, hotel transfers, and practical booking tips.
“Excellent value for the money. Delicious food, incredible entertainment while on the boat, awesome kayaking activities, and the stops were organized and well timed. This trip had it all. Only thing I think should be improved is the transfer from the boat to the james bond island via the large long tail boat. That thing was falling apart and fell unsafe. People had to walk along super narrow edges to get to their seats. Fine for young people but dangerous for older or people with poor mobility or balance. Anyway, best way to spend a day while in Phuket.”
Review of Bangkok’s Chao Phraya hop-on hop-off boat, covering stops, timing, value, temple access, practical tips, and drawbacks.
“This was incredible. The activities were really wrll planned and all the guides were very friendly and attentive. Would highly recommend and will probably go back and do it again!”
Review of Koh Samui’s Angthong Marine Park boat tour, with hikes, kayaking, snorkeling, meals, hotel transfers, and practical tips.
“It was a great day and the islands were lovely to visit.”
Review of Bangkok’s 2-hour Chao Phraya luxury cruise, with buffet dining, Thai dance, live music, sunset and night options.
“Amazing to see the city at night from the river. Great food, great entertainment and great staff. Chaotic getting on the boat but all good in the end. Would highly recommend”
Review of Phuket’s James Bond Island tour with longtail boat, sea canoeing, Pan Yee lunch, Monkey Cave, costs, tips, and drawbacks.
“The trip was wonderful and Tuk Tuk was a great guide!”
Review of Bangkok’s $22 teak boat canal tour, with Wat Arun views, local waterways, guide tips, value advice, and practical details.
“Great value trip to see everything down the river, stopping at certain points of interest like temples so you can get a good picture. We enjoyed the stop at one of the temples to feed the catfish.”
Review of Krabi’s sunset junk cruise, island snorkeling, Thai buffet, and after-dark bioluminescent swim, with practical booking advice.
“We all had a great time, even our one friend who is not a very strong swimmer. We normally have her wea a life jacket and swim her around with us but one of the staff actually took her around the reefs and she had a great time!”
Pick a coast, a kitchen or a temple.
